A comparison of the effects of two methods of teaching reading on achievement of post I.T.A. children

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two methods of teaching reading in second grade upon children who had learned to read in first grade through the Initial Teaching Alphabet (i.t.a.) medium. The two methods employed were: basal reading and individualized reading procedures. In addition, an interest inventory was administered to assess attitude and interest of the 1972-73 second grade pupils toward reading. The vital role reading plays in enabling students to reach their maximum potential gave this problem significance.